Port Credit Local Advisory Panel October 20 th Meeting

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1 Port Credit Local Advisory Panel October 20 th Meeting

2 Focus Of This Evening s Meeting: 1. Hurontario Main Street Higher Order Transit Study 2. Port Credit Mobility Hub & GO Station Parking Structure Study

3 Tonight s Attendees Include Representatives From Metrolinx (Provincial Agency which includes GO Transit) MMM (consultants retained to undertake studies) City Staff (Transportation & Works, Development & Design, Community Policy Planning)

4 AGENDA Hurontario Main Street Study Presentation Metrolinx, Mobility Hub & GO Parking Structure Overview Mobility Hub Study For Port Credit Discussion On: Mobility Hubs GO Station Design GO Station Parking Structure Design Summary & Next Steps

5 Rapid transit Land Urban Use Design Enhance Integrate Mobility / accessibility Economic Quality viability of life

6 Opportunities Planning framework Places to Grow / The BIG MOVE Investment in transit is cited as the highest priority Identified as a Metrolinx Top 15 priority project

7 Opportunities Municipal planning framework Downtown 21, Growth Management, Official Plan

8 Opportunities Leveraging the potential City Building / Coming of age Public consultation (including the 21 Century Conversation): - Transit, transit, transit - Emphasis on walkability - Desire for an urban character

9 Opportunities Leveraging the potential existing demand for transit Over 28,000 riders use the corridor each day already!

10 The Vision: A 21 st Century Main Street Provide easy, reliable, frequent, comfortable and convenient rapid transit service throughout the corridor, with effective connections to other links in the inter-regional transit network. BRT - Bus Rapid Transit LRT Light Rail Transit

11 The Vision: A 21 st Century Main Street Create a beautiful street, with attractive places along the corridor featuring expanded mobility, vibrant economic activity, and livable, connected, mixed-use neighbourhoods, integrated with the transportation infrastructure.

12 The Vision: A 21 st Century Main Street Recognize and reinforce the Regional Urban System and the planned urban structure of each City, and accordingly, encourage mixed-use, compact, intensified TOD directed along the corridor, customized to suit the varying and distinct nature of each existing community and sensitive to the presence of adjacent stable neighbourhoods.

13 Character Areas: Port Credit Build on the existing vibrancy and pedestrianoriented neighbourhood by: Encouraging land uses that create a lively streetscape and support pedestrian activity; Promoting transit-oriented and pedestrian scaled development; Providing connections to GO Transit, local transit service and the proposed Lakeshore higher-order transit system; and Strengthen links to the waterfront and other cultural amenities.

14 Deliverables forming a comprehensive master plan for the corridor Preferred route and technology for rapid transit Supporting land use and urban design policies Community improvement plans Cost estimate / business case Interim transit service plan Assessing cycling network opportunities Implementation plan Urban design guidelines Framework for proceeding with next stage of the EA process

15 Study process: Next Steps

16 Port Credit Mobility Hub Context: The Big Move, Mobility Hubs, and Parking Joshua Engel-Yan Transportation Policy and Planning Metrolinx Port Credit Local Advisory Panel October 20, 2009

17 Outline What is Metrolinx? The Big Move the Regional Transportation Plan Mobility Hubs GO Transit parking structures

18 Metrolinx Mission Deliver rapid transit improvement Make up for lost generation of rapid transit investment Lay foundation for long-term sustainable strategy of investment in rapid transit 18

19 A Bold Plan 19

20 The Big Move Regional transit service will double Transit lines will triple in length Despite growth, commuting times do not increase 20

21 9 Big Moves 1 A fast, frequent and expanded regional rapid transit network 2 High-order transit connectivity to the Pearson Airport District from all directions 3 An expanded Union Station -the heart of the GTHA s transportation system. 4 A complete walking and cycling network with bike-sharing programs 5 An information system for travellers, where and when they need it 6 A region-wide integrated transit fare system 7 A system of interconnected mobility hubs 8 A comprehensive strategy for goods movement 9 An Investment Strategy to provide stable and predictable funding

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23 Mobility Hubs: A Bridge between Project Delivery + Customer Service PLACE + PROXIMITY + PURPOSE = VALUE Integrating the perspective of the passenger into project design by: Creating a sense of place/ a destination Well integrated customer amenities designed into the project not after thoughts Easily accessed by multiple modes Optimizing the development potential from the infrastructure investment

24 51 Mobility Hubs identified Port Credit Anchor Hub Gateway Hub

25 Mobility Hub Master Planning Design and land use vision for the station and surrounding area Identify property in and around the station with high development potential Walking, cycling, and transit connections Station layout and design Strategies to manage parking efficiently and reduce surface parking Pedestrian-focused internal movement plan Design guidance to help achieve environmental sustainability objectives (e.g., LEED)

26 Port Credit Mobility Hub Key Initiatives: GO parking structure 1,200 stalls Service date 2012/2013 Third track construction Hurontario Main Street Study Port Credit District Review

27 Parking at GO Transit

28 The Ultimate Goal To develop a comprehensive parking program that provides safe, sufficient, accessible parking, and embraces alternate modes of arrival.

29 Projected Parking Supply/Ridership 2020 Vision: GO Transit will double its daily rail passengers with a 50% increase in parking supply 13 parking structures planned to open in the next five years Over $100M investment in 2010/2011 in parking

30 Guiding Principles Going Forward Mobility hub & station planning Prioritize pedestrians and cycling access in parking design Technology for improved customer service Implementing LEED engineering principles Structures are designed to 40 to 50 year Life Cycle Crime prevention through environmental design Integrate best practices and innovative features

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32 Mobility Hub Study For Port Credit Port Credit Local Advisory Panel October 20, 2009

33 Mobility Hubs Study Terms of Reference Prepare mobility hub development plans for Port Credit Prepare design concepts for the station area and immediate vicinity Prepare a conceptual design for the proposed parking structure Integrate existing and future transit services, ensuring multi-modal access to the station area Respect the local characteristics and attributes

34 Study Area Boundaries A concentrated zone of influence (i.e. Primary Zone), including GO station site and immediately adjacent lands The broader zone of influence (i.e. Secondary Zone) including other lands within comfortable walking distance of the station site Remaining lands within 800 metre radius of the site

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36 Metrolinx Mobility Hub Requirements Conformity with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe Design policies that help achieve environmental sustainability objectives Optimize trip-generation and modal split Minimize distances between transit stations and key destinations Give priority to transit, pedestrian and bicycle access over all other modes Provide amenities for travelers (retail uses, restrooms, community spaces) Provide secure convenient bicycle storage Transition from free surface parking to fairly priced, structured parking

37 Discussion Topics Development Transit-Oriented Development Intensification Land Uses Urban Design

38 Discussion Topics Access/Connectivity Pedestrians GO to/from future RT on Hurontario Cycling Buses Auto to Kiss and Ride and parking

39 Discussion Topics GO Station site design Kiss and Ride Bus location Location of platforms and pedestrian walkways Parking surface and proposed parking structure Phasing

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41 Examples of Parking Structures

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47 Mobility Hub Study For Port Credit